We're all unsettled by the hacking of the S.C. Department of Revenue and what it means for 4 million people who trusted the agency with their personal information. We've taken steps to protect ourselves from identity theft.

And now we're just hoping for the best.

But what about the deceased? They're not exactly reaching for the keyboard to sign up for protection.

The Republican emailed reporters and supporters today to extinguish speculation that he planned to challenge Republican Gov. Nikki Haley in the GOP primary in 2014. He said he'd like to continue being state treasurer.

It's possible we know we’re in bad shape. But perhaps we refuse to accept it, since that would force us to do something about it. Either way, there appears to be a disconnect in the way we view ourselves and the way we are.